The First Separate Map of the Americas
In a Superb Example
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Western Hemisphere. MUNSTER, S.
[Basel, 1552] La table des Isles neufues.
10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches. Fine hand color; fine condition.
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The First Map of the Americas in an Atlas
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Americas. ORTELIUS, A.
[Antwerp, 1570/1573] Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio.
14 x 19 1/2 inches. Fine hand color; excellent.
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Striking Map of a Then-Largely-Unknown Land
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California/ Alaska/ Northwest. JODE, C. DE
[Antwerp, 1593] Quivirae Regnum cum alijis versus Borea.
13 5/8 x 9 ΒΌ inches. Excellent condition with a strong impression.
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"First detailed map that summarizes the discoveries of Frobisher and Davis."- Kershaw
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Labrador/ Davis Strait. WYTFLIET, C.
[Louvain, 1597/?] Estotilandia et Laboratoris Terra.
9 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches Fine
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"Provide[s] considerable detail of the early arctic discoveries." -- Kershaw
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North & Central Canada. WYTFLIET, C
[Louvain, 1597/?] Conibas Regio Cum Vicins Gentibus.
8 1/2 x 11 inches Excellent condition
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